Transplanting

Hi.
We have recently moved and would like to transplant 3 plants from our old home to our new. The plants are:
1. A small ornamental maple tree, about 5 ft. high
2. A cypress bush
3. A small rose bush

Is it too cold now to do this safely? Should we wait until Spring?
I live in Surrey.

Thanks.

 

If the soil on the digging and the replanting sites is not frozen any time during the winter is suitable in local maritime climates. An exception being when a lingering Arctic front is forecast, wherein continental conditions will be temporarily in effect. With it probably being best to not dig the plants right as such is looming - there will not be a lot of root growth until spring bud break regardless. So be sure to mulch well (at least 4 in. deep) after replanting.

 

I agree with RonB

Usually I’m a fan of autumn planting when it’s still mild (tho plant stores think May is planting season out here at coast)

often up here, there is a sudden first deep cold around USA Thanksgiving (which was yesterday Thursday)

QUESTION - I wonder if the plants would be replaceable ?

in other words - instead of digging and risking replant etc - can you just go and get same or similar from plant nursery store and save the plants the stress

I understand some details are sentimental and have meaning for your upcoming transition

just wondering from practical viewpoint

AND - is the proposed new location of similar soil and vantage (sunlight / rain / wind) etc

a couple of thoughts from someone who does tote plants around :)